Speaking in tongues

Article Abstract:

Two software packages that help students master foreign languages include the $95 Transparent Language from Transparent Language Inc and the $59.95 Vocabulearn CE from Penton Overseas Inc. Transparent Language provides examples of classic fiction in selected languages with explanations and translations on the computer. The basic program comes with German, Latin, Spanish and French. Options include extra titles and audio cassettes. The program runs on an IBM PC with at least 512Kbytes of memory. Vocabulearn CE is little more than a sophisticated flashcard system, but it is useful for building vocabulary. It is available in German, Japanese, French, Italian, Russian, Hebrew and Spanish and each title has three levels of difficulty. It runs on both IBM and Apple Macintosh systems and will soon be available in versions for Microsoft Windows 3.0 and CD-ROM. The program keeps track of student progress and can be customized by adding new words.

Educational software, Education, editorial, Foreign Languages, Transparent Language Inc., Penton Overseas Inc., Transparent Language (Educational software), VocabuLearn/ce (Educational software)

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Software is getting cheaper, smarter

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The computer software industry is undergoing radical change as several companies introduce new microcomputer lines for under $1,000. Compaq started the trend with its announcement of a new line at PC EXPO 1992 in New York. Dell Computer Corp and IBM respond with similar price reductions. Another major trend at PC EXPO was the introduction of smart devices and software. Aldus Corp introduces IntelliDraw, a graphics software package that detects common procedures and can anticipate what users will do. The $299 software can be used for creating diagrams, technical drawings, business forms, graphics organizational charts and other line-based drawings. Kensington Microware Ltd introduces a smart track ball device called the TurboMouse 4.0. The product replaces standard mouse cursor control devices and can be trained to snap automatically to a predefined hot spot. The Turbo Mouse costs $169.95.

Computer peripheral equipment, not elsewhere classified, Computer programming services, Product Announcement, Computer peripherals industry, Graphics software, Mouse devices (Computers), Mice (Computer peripherals), Aldus Corp., ALDC, Trackball, Trackballs, Kensington Microware Ltd., IntelliDraw (Draw software), Kensington Microware Turbo Mouse 4.0 (Trackball)

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